Not Without Laughter by Langston Hughes

Not Without Laughter

Langston Hughes

7 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Although best known as a poet and pioneer of the Harlem Renaissance movement, Langston Hughes proves himself one of modern literature's most revered and versatile African-American authors with Not Without Laughter, a powerful classic novel.This is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 66%
hopeful 50%
sad 43%
challenging 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

4.09

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